Japan Foundation Japanese Studies Fellowship Program

This program provides scholars and researchers in the field of Japanese studies with opportunities to conduct research in Japan, with the aim of promoting Japanese studies overseas.

Program Outline:

Japan Foundation Japanese Studies Fellowship Program (PDF:129KB)

Eligibility:

• Area: Overseas  (* For those who are affiliated with institutions in Southeast Asia, please apply for the “JF-JSA-ASEAN Fellowship Program”)
• Applicant: Individual

Application Deadline:

Apply through Online Application Portal by 1 p.m., December 2, 2025 (Japan Standard Time)

Application Form: RJS-FW

Application Instructions / Application Form: 

• Application Instructions (English) (PDF:230KB)
• Application Documents Kit (English) (ZIP:791KB)(Contents of ZIP file: PDF, Word)
• Application Instructions (Japanese) (PDF:754)
• Application Documents Kit (Japanese) (ZIP: 2MB) (Contents of ZIP file: PDF, Word)

*For U.S. applicants, application procedures are different. Please be sure to visit the Japan Foundation, New York’s website below. The application deadline is 11: 59 p.m., December 1, 2025 (Eastern Standard Time).
https://ny.jpf.go.jp/grants/grants-for-japanese-studies/fellowship-program/